Using Text and Graphic Features

16.What does this bulleted list tell you about the items on the list?

• A)They are in a specific order that must be followed.

• B)They are items that are not very important.

• C)They are not in any particular order.

• D)They are items that can only be bought at one specific store.

What is the purpose of text features?

• Provides factual information

• Includes evidence to support ideas

• Contains text features 

• Includes many forms such as news article and essays

• All of the above.

  All answers apply.

What text feature is used when the word “saliva” appears in bold print?

• caption  

• heading

• font changes  

• sidebar

Why did the author choose to put “saliva” in bold text?

• To make the paragraph attractive and easy to read.

• Draw the reader’s attention to an important word

• Point out the main idea of the paragraph or section.

• Help the reader visualize the information.

This graph is an example of which text feature?

• Sidebar  

• White Space  

• Graphic  

• Column

The purpose of graphics (such as graphs, tables, pictures, or maps) is to

• Help the reader visualize important information

• Describe what is found in a photo or illustration

• Separate text into sections based on main ideas

• Show information that occurs in a certain order

The text feature found below the snake photograph is called a(an)

• font change

• white space  

• caption

• sidebar

The purpose of the text feature below the photo is

• A) To show the main idea of the article to the reader.   
  

•   B) To convince the reader that snakes are dangerous

•  C) To provide an explanation of the photo

•  D) To inform the reader about the history of snakes

What is the text  feature that reads “Binge Drinking Almost Cost This Teen His Life…”? 

• Heading

• Caption

• Sidebar

• Graphic

What text feature is shown in the above graphic?

•  Numbered List

• Bulleted List

• Glossary

• Caption